Articles / continued... EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING THE DIVERSITY BACKLASH - Converting Resistors To Advocates F. Chase Hawkins One of the most difficult and energy-consuming pieces of the work that we do in attempting to build an inclusive work environment for the companies that employ us, is dealing with those individuals who, for a variety of reasons, not only do not support our work, but actively and vocally oppose it.  [read more] LOW COST, HIGH TOUCH – QUALITY RECRUITING IN EVERY ENVIRONMENT by Tara Gallone,Talent Acquisition Leader, Reebok International As the Talent Acquisition Leader at Reebok International, I am constantly faced with the challenge of attracting key talent to the organization. We define talent as high performers with high potential that are not actively looking for new opportunities. As a result, we have implemented new tools to elevate the candidate experience, adopted a multi -source recruiting strategy and have increased recruiter efficiency and productivity. [read more] EDUCATION, PERSEVERANCE AND RESPECT A speech in Boston delivered on Martin Luther King Day 2010 by Gwen Cochran Hadden www.gwencochranhadden.com When I started in diversity, there were no degrees, no certificates that you could get for learning and doing this work. But diversity felt like the most correct thing I had ever heard of in my life, for I had lived it all my life. It is my passion and my life. I live it in our family, at work, in my neighborhood and in the world. I can never learn enough about the diversity of human beings and the ways that we all fulfill our lives. As long as I live I will strive to share this knowledge with others. [read more]   © 2008-2011 Diverse Workplace Inc. all rights reserved Opening the door to Opportunity